As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many people across Hertfordshire will be thinking about how to keep track of their energy use this winter.

Getting a smart meter installed is a great way of doing this – and could help you save money too.

Elaine and Sidney Regan from Borehamwood have had a smart meter in their home for around five years now, and they say it has been a game-changer.

Sidney, 78, was a taxi driver for 50 years, while Elaine, 68, worked as a receptionist. Both now retired, they have three children and seven grandchildren.

The couple keep a close eye on their energy consumption with the help of their smart meter display, which provides accurate, up-to-date readings. The smart meter also makes manual readings a thing of the past.

“Our neighbour had a smart me

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